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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777, 4,165.54 and 725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777, 4,165.54 and 725 is: 1,087.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777 : 4,165.54 = 725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777/4,165.54 = 725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777x = 4,165.54 × 725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777x = 3,020,016.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,016.50/2,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.51

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